MICHIGAN BUILDERS LICENSE EXAM |
COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE 2026 | VERIFIED
ANSWERS | 100% CORRECT | GRADED A+|
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What type of contract is used when the scope of work is poorly defined and/or to
cover emergency repairs and renovations to occupied facilities? -
ANSWER Cost plus percentage of cost contract (Time and Materials)
When having a contract signed, what should you be sure to verify first online or at
the assessor's office? - ANSWER Legal ownership
What are 2 items suggested to avoid in your contracts? - ANSWER Start and
completion dates
Change in conditions should be the responsibility of: - ANSWER The owner
What should be included in close-out documents? - ANSWER -
Owner/operator manuals
- Copies of all warranties
- Check off the list from the mechanical contractors
With a permit, when should the final payment be due? - ANSWER Upon final
inspection
, In order to protect yourself from potentially costly changes, what should you
include in any contract to build a new house? - ANSWER " Per project number,
last revised on" then list specific page numbers and revision dates
Whatever contract you decide to use should be reviewed by: - ANSWER An
attorney
How far back does the data and research show the dangers of lead paint? -
ANSWER The early 1900s
Which of the following statements about lead exposure are true? - ANSWER -
Lead stays in the bloodstream for approximately 30 days
- Lead stays in soft organs for 6 to 8 months
Contractors are not required to be "certified renovators" if they do the following: -
ANSWER - Demolition of unoccupied structures
- MIOSHA Part 603 Rules are still applicable
Lead dust breathed in by adults can create disorders, including: -
ANSWER Kidney and brain damage
The EPA has set a "Take Action Level" for radon at: - ANSWER 4 PCI/L
Radon is the second leading cause of ________. There are 21,000 related deaths in
the U.S. each year. - ANSWER Lung cancer
,Up until the ______, asbestos was commonly used in many building materials -
ANSWER 1980s
Asbestos containing material (ACM) means any material containing more than
_____ asbestos - ANSWER 1%
Common products that might have contained asbestos in the past, and conditions
which may release fibers, include: - ANSWER - Steam pipes, boilers, and
furnace ducts
- Resilient floor tiles
- Soundproofing or decorative material sprayed on walls and ceilings
What type of common household products could possibly contain asbestos? -
ANSWER - Hairdryers
- Stove top pads
- Fireproof gloves
Houses built between what years may have asbestos as insulation? -
ANSWER 1930 and 1950
According to Silica Standards, if using a handheld power saw indoors for any
amount of time, what safety precautions must be taken? - ANSWER Required
respiratory protection must be worn at a minimum of APF 10
, In regard to Silica Standards, what is defined as: a description of the tasks, a
description of the engineering controls, a description of the housekeeping
measures, and a description of the procedures used to restrict access to work areas?
- ANSWER The Written Exposure Control Plan
A worker must have a wage loss of at least _______ in order to receive any
worker's compensation wage loss benefits - ANSWER One week
Who cannot be covered under a workers' compensation policy? - ANSWER -A
sole proprietor that operates as an independent contractor
- A sole proprietor with no employees
What should you be sure a subcontractor has before hiring them? - ANSWER -
A workers' compensation policy OR
- A workers' compensation exclusion form
Before hiring a subcontractor that has a workers' compensation exclusion form,
what additional form should you have them fill out to reduce your liability? -
ANSWER A Subcontractor Release and Waiver of Liability Form
Workers' Compensation related to a death shall include _____% of the after-tax
weekly wage of the employee to be paid to dependents who were wholly
dependent upon the employee's earnings. Such payment shall continue for _____
weeks from date of death. - ANSWER 80% / 500 weeks
COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE 2026 | VERIFIED
ANSWERS | 100% CORRECT | GRADED A+|
PASS GUARANTEED
What type of contract is used when the scope of work is poorly defined and/or to
cover emergency repairs and renovations to occupied facilities? -
ANSWER Cost plus percentage of cost contract (Time and Materials)
When having a contract signed, what should you be sure to verify first online or at
the assessor's office? - ANSWER Legal ownership
What are 2 items suggested to avoid in your contracts? - ANSWER Start and
completion dates
Change in conditions should be the responsibility of: - ANSWER The owner
What should be included in close-out documents? - ANSWER -
Owner/operator manuals
- Copies of all warranties
- Check off the list from the mechanical contractors
With a permit, when should the final payment be due? - ANSWER Upon final
inspection
, In order to protect yourself from potentially costly changes, what should you
include in any contract to build a new house? - ANSWER " Per project number,
last revised on" then list specific page numbers and revision dates
Whatever contract you decide to use should be reviewed by: - ANSWER An
attorney
How far back does the data and research show the dangers of lead paint? -
ANSWER The early 1900s
Which of the following statements about lead exposure are true? - ANSWER -
Lead stays in the bloodstream for approximately 30 days
- Lead stays in soft organs for 6 to 8 months
Contractors are not required to be "certified renovators" if they do the following: -
ANSWER - Demolition of unoccupied structures
- MIOSHA Part 603 Rules are still applicable
Lead dust breathed in by adults can create disorders, including: -
ANSWER Kidney and brain damage
The EPA has set a "Take Action Level" for radon at: - ANSWER 4 PCI/L
Radon is the second leading cause of ________. There are 21,000 related deaths in
the U.S. each year. - ANSWER Lung cancer
,Up until the ______, asbestos was commonly used in many building materials -
ANSWER 1980s
Asbestos containing material (ACM) means any material containing more than
_____ asbestos - ANSWER 1%
Common products that might have contained asbestos in the past, and conditions
which may release fibers, include: - ANSWER - Steam pipes, boilers, and
furnace ducts
- Resilient floor tiles
- Soundproofing or decorative material sprayed on walls and ceilings
What type of common household products could possibly contain asbestos? -
ANSWER - Hairdryers
- Stove top pads
- Fireproof gloves
Houses built between what years may have asbestos as insulation? -
ANSWER 1930 and 1950
According to Silica Standards, if using a handheld power saw indoors for any
amount of time, what safety precautions must be taken? - ANSWER Required
respiratory protection must be worn at a minimum of APF 10
, In regard to Silica Standards, what is defined as: a description of the tasks, a
description of the engineering controls, a description of the housekeeping
measures, and a description of the procedures used to restrict access to work areas?
- ANSWER The Written Exposure Control Plan
A worker must have a wage loss of at least _______ in order to receive any
worker's compensation wage loss benefits - ANSWER One week
Who cannot be covered under a workers' compensation policy? - ANSWER -A
sole proprietor that operates as an independent contractor
- A sole proprietor with no employees
What should you be sure a subcontractor has before hiring them? - ANSWER -
A workers' compensation policy OR
- A workers' compensation exclusion form
Before hiring a subcontractor that has a workers' compensation exclusion form,
what additional form should you have them fill out to reduce your liability? -
ANSWER A Subcontractor Release and Waiver of Liability Form
Workers' Compensation related to a death shall include _____% of the after-tax
weekly wage of the employee to be paid to dependents who were wholly
dependent upon the employee's earnings. Such payment shall continue for _____
weeks from date of death. - ANSWER 80% / 500 weeks
